Can you help the police get weapons off street?

at her home in Denby Dale. Linzy Wright aged 49 years the dearly loved mum of Katie, the much loved daughter of Pat and Ian, a dear sister of Nicky and auntie of Ben and Poppy. Will friends please meet for service at at Wakefield Crematorium at 2.20pm on Thursday March 2nd. Family flowers only by request donations in lieu of flowers if so desired would be appreciated for the Multiple Sclerosis Trust for which a donation plate will be provided at the service. All enquiries to Morley Rhodes and Wainwright Funeral Directors, Skelmanthorpe. Tel: 01484 862095. Will friends please accept this the only intimation. what happened and I would not want that to happen to any other family. People shouldn’t carry guns and I would urge them to support the weapons surrender.”

Last year a huge haul was handed in across West Yorkshire including 150 bladed and offensive weapons and 80 guns.

West Yorkshire Police Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Angela Williams said: “We want to remove weapons so they don’t end up in the wrong hands on the streets of West Yorkshire causing injury to someone or even worse.

“Incidents involving the reported use of weapons are treated very seriously and West Yorkshire Police is committed to reducing these to ensure that people who live, work and visit the county remain safe.

“We want to remove those who involve themselves in the illegal use of weapons from our local communities and it is important we continue to work with communities and partners to identify, arrest and convict anyone who is involved in crime.”

As part of this year’s campaign, West Yorkshire Police is also keen to hear from anyone who may have information about the illegal possession of firearms, including ammunition and are seeking help to identify so-called ‘safe’ houses where they may be held.

Mark Burns-Williamson, West Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner, said: “By taking part in this weapons surrender you could literally be saving lives. I would urge anyone with illegal/dangerous weapons or ammunition to please come forward and dispose of them safely and with any other relevant information to contact the police in helping to make West Yorkshire safer.”

A 26-year-old Leeds man was later convicted of the attempted murder of Mr Wright and was jailed for life with a minimum sentence of 17 years.

Anyone with information about illegal firearms should contact West Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.